General Resources for Federal Grant Programs

Conference and Training Materials

• Federal Grant Programs Conference Materials
• Grants for Education Management System (GEM$) 2023 Training Materials

Guidance on Private School Services

• Private School Equitable Services Under ESSA
• Proportionate Share Services for Students with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private Schools

Federal Grant Programs Monitoring

• Federal Grant Programs Monitoring (Title IA, Title IIA, Title IVA)

Family Engagement

• ESSA Family Engagement Guidance and Resources

Equitable Access to Excellent Educators

• Summary of DESE Resources for Identifying and Addressing Equity Gaps Related to Student Assignment
• Equitable Access website

Federal Grant Assurances

• FY2024 Federal Grant Assurances

Capital Expenditure Forms

• Capital Expenditure Approval Form for ESSER I, II, III (all expenditures)
• Capital Expenditure Approval Form for All Other Grants (no construction)
• Capital Expenditure Approval Form for All Other Grants (construction)

Ed-Flex Program Waivers

• Programs and Provisions Available for Waiver
• Ed-Flex Waiver Form

District Planning and Data Tools

• ESSA Evidence-Based Interventions
• ESSA Evidence Quick Reference Guide
• District and School Improvement Planning Model (Planning for Success)
• Resource Allocation and District Action Reports (RADAR)

Complaint Procedures

• ESSA Complaint Procedures

Fiscal Guidance

• Obligation, Performance, and Liquidation of Federal Grants Quick Reference Guide
• Stop Fraud and Public Corruption
• Supplement, Not Supplant Quick Reference Guide
• MTRS Quick Reference Guide

Federal Guidance

• Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
• Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)

Visit DESE Grants page to see current grant funding opportunities and apply for grants.

Last Updated: July 28, 2023